UPDATE: Snow, rain, ice and high tides lead to disruption

A BAND of heavy rain, snow and wind has led to disruption in South Lakeland this afternoon.

The Met Office has issued ‘yellow alerts’ for rain and wind from today through to Sunday.

High tide at Sandside led to more flooding misery for residents and heavy snow has shut roads in the area.

Police have advised drivers to avoid the following roads as they are currently closed, or the snow has created potentially dangerous road conditions:

• The Corney Fell Road at Corney, Millom - Motorists are asked to use the main A595 road when travelling south until further notice.
• A591 – Dunmail Rise
• A592 – Kirkstone Pass
• A593 – Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside - Emergency services are attending to assist in a road traffic collision between two vehicles. No injuries reported at this time, believed to be due to weather conditions.

There are also reports of hazardous driving conditions on the A5087 at Bardsea.

Heavy rain is forecast, with the possibility of snow over higher ground, particularly in east/northeast Cumbria.

Strong winds are also expected over Saturday and Sunday which, combined with high tides, could lead to coastal flooding caused by large waves and spray.